bratwurst and sauerkraut

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Jun 11, 2026

This skillet Bratwurst and Sauerkraut with onions and apples is seasoned with caraway seeds, apple cider vinegar, spicy brown mustard, and freshly ground black pepper. This recipe is full of flavor and easy enough for a weeknight meal.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 5 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 5 bratwurst sausages
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 large apple sliced in wedges
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • 24 ounces sauerkraut, drained
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 freshly ground black pepper

How To Make bratwurst and sauerkraut

  • Step 1
    Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the sausage on both sides. Move the browned sausage to a plate.
  • Step 2
    Melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Add the onions and apples and cook until the apples are brown and the onions are tender. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and caraway seeds, and cook for 1 minute.
  • Step 3
    Stir in the apple cider vinegar, spicy brown mustard, sauerkraut, chicken broth, and black pepper. Add the cooked bratwurst, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the bratwurst are cooked through. Bratwurst are done when they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees,

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Category: Pork
Ingredient: Pork
Culture: German
Method: Stove Top

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